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What Causes Severe Itchiness In The Body After Taking Avelox?

Hi I began to itch two days ago something awful all over my body especially my torso. There is no visible rash. The only new med i was taking was avelox and took my last dose yesterday. I took two benadryl last evening and it helped. Woke up with no itch until 2pm today. Could it be from the avelox?
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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This is due to allergy to Avelox. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign body. The severity of allergies varies from person to person and can range from minor rash to anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening emergency
Advice
1.     Stop Avelox immediately. Do not take it future also. Always keep a card in your pocket mentioning that you have allergy to Avelox
2.     Tablet levocetirizine 5 mg – 1 tablet once daily for 5 days
3.     Tablet dexamethasone (Dexona) 0.5 mg – 1 tablet twice daily for 5 days
4.     Do not scratch too much as it will caused skin damage and infection
5.     You can apply calamine lotion – three times daily – will provide soothing effect
6.     Immediately go to hospital if you have any sign of anaphylaxis such as breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, nausea/vomiting, throat constriction, unconsciousness etc
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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What Causes Severe Itchiness In The Body After Taking Avelox?

This is due to allergy to Avelox. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign body. The severity of allergies varies from person to person and can range from minor rash to anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening emergency Advice 1. Stop Avelox immediately. Do not take it future also. Always keep a card in your pocket mentioning that you have allergy to Avelox 2. Tablet levocetirizine 5 mg – 1 tablet once daily for 5 days 3. Tablet dexamethasone (Dexona) 0.5 mg – 1 tablet twice daily for 5 days 4. Do not scratch too much as it will caused skin damage and infection 5. You can apply calamine lotion – three times daily – will provide soothing effect 6. Immediately go to hospital if you have any sign of anaphylaxis such as breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, nausea/vomiting, throat constriction, unconsciousness etc I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks